Final2021 Week 3

EverBank Stadium, Jacksonville, FL

Arizona Cardinals vs Jacksonville Jaguars, Week 3 2021

Arizona Cardinals

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Jacksonville Jaguars

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Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Cardinals7017731
Jaguars0136019

ARI 31JAX 19 Final

  • Passing leader

    Kyler Murray

    ARI · QB

    19.5PPR pts

    28/34, 316 YDS, 1 INT, 1 RUSH TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    James Robinson

    JAX · RB

    25.4PPR pts

    15 ATT, 88 YDS, 1 TD, 6 REC, 46 REC YDS

  • Jaguars leader

    DJ Chark

    JAX · WR

    13.9PPR pts

    3 REC, 49 YDS, 1 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Byron Murphy Jr.

    ARI

    2 INT, 1 TD, 4 TKL

Cardinals 31, Jaguars 19: Arizona rallies from 6 down at halftime

Arizona erased a 13–7 halftime deficit, outscoring Jacksonville 24–6 after the break to win 31–19. The Cardinals finished with a 407–361 edge in total offense and averaged 6.4 yards per play.

The Jaguars went 2-for-11 on third down and committed four turnovers, while the Cardinals kept the ball for 32:54.

Key advantages

  • +0.9 yards/play ARI 6.4 · JAX 5.5
  • +3 turnover margin ARI 1 · JAX 4 turnovers
  • +46 total yards ARI 407 · JAX 361

Game Highlights

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Why the Cardinals Won

Arizona won the efficiency, turnover, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Cardinals vs Jaguars
CardinalsStatJaguars
6.4Yards per play5.5
1Turnovers4
407Total yards361
Other team stats
64Plays66
11%Third-down conversion18%
32:54Time of possession27:06

Scoring Summary

The Cardinals scored four touchdowns and one field goal; the Jaguars scored two touchdowns and one field goal.

Scoring plays, Cardinals vs Jaguars
TimeTeamPlayARIJAX
1st quarter
6:42ARIKyler Murray 1-yard TD run Takes leadMatt Prater XP70
2nd quarter
0:21JAXTrevor Lawrence → DJ Chark Jr., 12-yard TD Ties gameJosh Lambo XP77
0:00JAXJaguars FG Takes lead710
3rd quarter
7:38ARIMatt Prater 34-yard FG Ties game1010
3:33JAXJames Robinson 4-yard TD run Takes leadXP missed1016
1:21ARIJames Conner 4-yard TD run Takes leadMatt Prater XP1716
0:24ARIByron Murphy Jr. 29-yard interception return TD Extends leadMatt Prater XP2416
4th quarter
6:49ARIJames Conner 1-yard TD run Extends leadMatt Prater XP3116

Fantasy Points: Cardinals vs Jaguars, Week 3 2021

Fantasy leaders

  1. James RobinsonJAXRB24.4 PTSRB4
  2. Kyler MurrayARIQB19.5 PTSQB12
  3. James ConnerARIRB18.3 PTSRB14
  4. Christian KirkARIWR17.4 PTSWR19

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Kyler MurrayARIQB19.5QB1228/3431601719193.1Start/Sit →
Trevor LawrenceJAXQB7.5QB3022/3421912627068.1Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
James RobinsonJAXRB24.4RB4RB1588166460
James ConnerARIRB18.3RB14RB1143211100
Christian KirkARIWR17.4WR19WR———871040
A.J. GreenARIWR16.2WR22WR———651120
Chase EdmondsARIRB14.5RB23RB1126087490
DJ CharkJAXWR13.9WR28WR———63491
Marvin JonesJAXWR12.2WR36WR———86620
Laviska ShenaultJAXWR8.8WR52WR———44480
DeAndre HopkinsARIWR5.1WR76WR———63210
Maxx WilliamsARITE4.9TE27TE———33190
Carlos HydeJAXRB4.4RB49RB8440————
Jacob HollisterJAXTE3.5TE31TE———62150
Rondale MooreARIWR1.4WR114WR1302210
Phillip DorsettJAXWR0.0—WR———1000
Luke FarrellJAXTE-0.1—TE———11-10Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Arizona Cardinals

Snap Share

  1. DeAndre HopkinsWR61 snaps91%
  2. A.J. GreenWR53 snaps79%
  3. Maxx WilliamsTE51 snaps76%
  4. Chase EdmondsRB44 snaps66%
  5. Christian KirkWR38 snaps57%

Target Share34 targets

  1. Christian Kirk24%, 8 targets
  2. Chase Edmonds24%, 8 targets
  3. A.J. Green18%, 6 targets
  4. DeAndre Hopkins18%, 6 targets
  5. Maxx Williams9%, 3 targets
  6. Other9%, 3 targets

Carry Share30 carries

  1. James Conner37%, 11 carries
  2. Chase Edmonds37%, 11 carries
  3. Kyler Murray23%, 7 carries
  4. Rondale Moore3%, 1 carries

Jacksonville Jaguars

Snap Share

  1. Marvin JonesWR66 snaps97%
  2. DJ CharkWR59 snaps87%
  3. Jacob HollisterTE46 snaps68%
  4. Laviska ShenaultWR44 snaps65%
  5. James RobinsonRB40 snaps59%

Target Share32 targets

  1. Marvin Jones25%, 8 targets
  2. Jacob Hollister19%, 6 targets
  3. DJ Chark19%, 6 targets
  4. James Robinson19%, 6 targets
  5. Laviska Shenault13%, 4 targets
  6. Other6%, 2 targets

Carry Share29 carries

  1. James Robinson52%, 15 carries
  2. Carlos Hyde28%, 8 carries
  3. Trevor Lawrence21%, 6 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Marvin JonesJAXWR6697%825%0
DeAndre HopkinsARIWR6191%618%0
DJ CharkJAXWR5987%619%0
A.J. GreenARIWR5379%618%0
Maxx WilliamsARITE5176%39%0
Jacob HollisterJAXTE4668%619%0
Chase EdmondsARIRB4466%824%11
Laviska ShenaultJAXWR4465%413%0
James RobinsonJAXRB4059%619%15
Christian KirkARIWR3857%824%0
James ConnerARIRB2537%13%11
Chris ManhertzJAXTE2537%00%0
Darrell DanielsARITE2334%00%0
Rondale MooreARIWR2334%26%1
Carlos HydeJAXRB2334%00%8
Luke FarrellJAXTE1725%13%0
Antoine WesleyARIWR1015%00%0
Demetrius HarrisARITE710%00%0
Phillip DorsettJAXWR710%13%0
Jamal AgnewJAXWR69%00%0
Dare OgunbowaleJAXRB57%00%0
Tyron Billy-JohnsonJAXWR23%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+9.6James Conner18.3 PTS vs 8.7 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−9.3Trevor Lawrence9.5 PTS vs 18.8 xFP
  • Highest expected volume20.5 xFPChase Edmonds14.5 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Chase EdmondsARI · RB14.520.5−6.066%37% car—01137%824%
James RobinsonJAX · RB25.419.7+5.759%52% car—01552%619%
Kyler MurrayARI · QB19.519.4+0.1100%34 att—34723%00%
Trevor LawrenceJAX · QB9.518.8−9.3100%34 att—34621%00%
Christian KirkARI · WR17.413.5+3.957%24% tgt—000%824%
Marvin Jones Jr.JAX · WR12.213.5−1.397%25% tgt—000%825%
A.J. GreenARI · WR16.210.1+6.179%18% tgt—000%618%
DeAndre HopkinsARI · WR5.110.1−5.091%18% tgt—000%618%
DJ CharkJAX · WR13.910.1+3.887%19% tgt—000%619%
Jacob HollisterJAX · TE3.510.1−6.668%19% tgt—000%619%
James ConnerARI · RB18.38.7+9.637%37% car—01137%13%
Laviska Shenault Jr.JAX · WR8.86.7+2.165%13% tgt—000%413%
Carlos HydeJAX · RB4.45.1−0.734%28% car—0828%00%
Maxx WilliamsARI · TE4.95.1−0.276%9% tgt—000%39%
Rondale MooreARI · WR2.44.0−1.634%6% tgt—013%26%
Luke FarrellJAX · TE0.91.7−0.825%3% tgt—000%13%
Phillip Dorsett IIJAX · WR0.01.7−1.710%3% tgt—000%13%

Team totals: Cardinals 34 targets and 30 carries; Jaguars 32 targets and 29 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2021 season: 1.68 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Kyler Murray

ARI · QB · 19.5 pts on 19.4 expected

28 of 34 passing for 316 yards, 1 interception; 7 carries for 19 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 19.4 expected.

Start/Sit: Kyler Murray →

Trevor Lawrence Unlucky

JAX · QB · 9.5 pts on 18.8 expected

22 of 34 passing for 219 yards, 1 touchdown, 2 interceptions; 6 carries for 27 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 18.8 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Trevor Lawrence →

Chase Edmonds Unlucky

ARI · RB · 14.5 pts on 20.5 expected

8 targets (24% of the team's), 7 catches for 49 yards; 11 carries (37% of the team's) for 26 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 20.5 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Trend: Season high in targets (8).

Christian Kirk

ARI · WR · 17.4 pts on 13.5 expected

8 targets (24% of the team's), 7 catches for 104 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.5 expected.

Trend: Season high in targets (8).

James Robinson Ran hot

JAX · RB · 25.4 pts on 19.7 expected

6 targets (19% of the team's), 6 catches for 46 yards; 15 carries (52% of the team's) for 88 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 19.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Trend: Season high in carries (15).

Marvin Jones Jr.

JAX · WR · 12.2 pts on 13.5 expected

8 targets (25% of the team's), 6 catches for 62 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.5 expected.

A.J. Green Ran hot

ARI · WR · 16.2 pts on 10.1 expected

6 targets (18% of the team's), 5 catches for 112 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 10.1 points; efficiency supplied the rest.

DeAndre Hopkins Unlucky

ARI · WR · 5.1 pts on 10.1 expected

6 targets (18% of the team's), 3 catches for 21 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.1 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2021 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Cardinals defense and Jaguars defense
Points allowed toCardinals DJaguars D
QBs16.518.0
RBs20.521.8
WRs37.936.2
TEs7.711.9

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Jacksonville opened at 28% win probability and fell below 2% in the fourth quarter.

Jaguars win probability

Jaguars win probability by game minuteJaguars started at 28%, stood at 46% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 8 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −16Murray 1-yd TD run29% → 13%Q1 6:42
  2. +21Lawrence → Chark, 12-yd TD12% → 34%Q2 0:21
  3. +31Robinson 4-yd TD run37% → 68%Q3 3:33
  4. −38Conner 4-yd TD run71% → 33%Q3 1:21
  5. −26Murphy 29-yd pick-six33% → 7%Q3 0:24

Swing in Jaguars win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Cardinals vs Jaguars
Arizona CardinalsMeasureJacksonville Jaguars
64Plays66
53%Pass rate56%
9.3Yds / dropback5.5
3.0Yds / carry5.5
1/9Third downs2/11

Efficiency edge Arizona ran 2 fewer plays but gained 3.8 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • ARI Edmonds 24% · Kirk 24% · Green 18%
  • JAX Jones 25% · Chark 19% · Hollister 19%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Cardinals vs Jaguars
ResultARIJAX
Touchdowns32
Field goals10
Punts56
Turnovers14
Missed field goals10

ARI turnover edge: +3

  • The Cardinals opened the scoring on their second possession, a 7-play, 56-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
  • The Cardinals drained the clock with two second-half drives of four to seven minutes.
All 23 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
JAXQ1 15:00371:36Punt
ARIQ1 13:24391:27Punt
JAXQ1 11:57351:53Punt
ARIQ1 10:047563:22Touchdown
JAXQ1 6:427303:17Punt
ARIQ1 3:25342:20Punt
JAXQ1 1:057333:47Interception
ARIQ2 12:185183:14Punt
JAXQ2 9:04391:20Punt
ARIQ2 7:446184:22Punt
JAXQ2 3:229743:01Touchdown
ARIQ2 0:214250:21Missed FG
ARIQ3 15:005321:57Interception
JAXQ3 13:03360:38Punt
ARIQ3 12:2512684:47Field goal
JAXQ3 7:388754:05Touchdown
ARIQ3 3:335752:12Touchdown
JAXQ3 1:21240:57Interception
JAXQ3 0:24341:43Punt
ARIQ4 13:4111656:52Touchdown
JAXQ4 6:498512:38Fumble
ARIQ4 4:115172:00Punt
JAXQ4 2:1110532:11Fumble
About these numbers

The Cardinals' interception touchdown is counted as a Jaguars interception, not as a Cardinals possession. Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Cardinals vs Jaguars Head-to-Head

The Cardinals and Jaguars first met in 2000 and have played 7 times since.

All-time series
4–3Cardinals lead, 7 meetings since 2000
Postseason
0No playoff meetings
Largest Cardinals win
31–172009
Largest Jaguars win
44–102000

Since 2021

1–1 Series tied

2 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. C = Cardinals win, J = Jaguars win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2021 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Cardinals vs Jaguars
CardinalsStatJaguars
11-6Record3-14
26.4Points per game14.9
373.6Yards per game305.4
5.6Yards per play5.0
21.5Points allowed per game26.9
329.2Yards allowed per game353.1

Cardinals vs Jaguars Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
ARI −8Cardinals covered by 4
Total
51.5Under: 50 points scored (by 1.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Cardinals29.831+1.3
Jaguars21.819−2.8

The Cardinals beat their implied total and the Jaguars fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.

Betting Trends

Each team's 2021 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Arizona Cardinals

Against the spread
2–1
Over/under
1–2
ATS as favorite
1–1
ATS as underdog
1–0
ATS on the road
2–0

Jacksonville Jaguars

Against the spread
0–3
Over/under
1–2
ATS as favorite
0–1
ATS as underdog
0–2
ATS at home
0–2

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Cardinals and Jaguars in Fantasy

The two teams don't meet again this season. If you roster a Cardinal or a Jaguar, these answer the week-to-week question.

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Cardinals vs Jaguars Game FAQ

Who won the 2021 Cardinals vs Jaguars Week 3 game?

The Arizona Cardinals beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 31–19 in Week 3 of the 2021 season. The game was played at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, FL, on September 26, 2021. See the Cardinals' 2021 schedule.

What was the final score of Cardinals vs Jaguars?

The final score was Cardinals 31, Jaguars 19. The Jaguars led 13–7 at halftime, and the second half went Cardinals 24, Jaguars 6.

What happened in the Cardinals vs Jaguars game?

Arizona erased a 13–7 halftime deficit, outscoring Jacksonville 24–6 after the break to win 31–19. The Cardinals finished with a 407–361 edge in total offense and averaged 6.4 yards per play. James Robinson led all players with 6 catches for 46 yards, plus 15 carries for 88 rushing yards and a touchdown. The Jaguars committed 4 turnovers, the Cardinals 1.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Cardinals vs Jaguars?

James Robinson led the game with 24.4 PPR fantasy points, the RB4 of Week 3, on 6 catches for 46 yards, plus 15 carries for 88 rushing yards and a touchdown. Kyler Murray was next with 19.5 (QB12).

Who led Cardinals vs Jaguars in passing, rushing and receiving?

Kyler Murray (ARI) led all passers with 28 of 34 for 316 yards and an interception. James Robinson (JAX) led in rushing with 15 carries for 88 yards and a touchdown. A.J. Green (ARI) led in receiving with 5 catches for 112 yards.

How many fantasy points did James Robinson score against the Cardinals?

James Robinson scored 24.4 points in PPR leagues, 21.4 in half-PPR and 18.4 in standard scoring against the Cardinals in Week 3 of the 2021 season, on 6 catches for 46 yards, plus 15 carries for 88 rushing yards and a touchdown. He handled 52% of his team's carries.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Cardinals vs Jaguars?

James Conner outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 18.3 PPR points on 8.7 xFP (+9.6). Trevor Lawrence fell furthest short, with 9.5 points on 18.8 xFP (−9.3). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Cardinals vs Jaguars?

Chase Edmonds had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 20.5 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 14.5. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Cardinals beat the Jaguars?

The Cardinals beat the Jaguars 31–19 because they averaged 6.4 yards per play to 5.5, won the turnover battle 4–1, and outgained them 407–361.

Which team won the turnover battle in Cardinals vs Jaguars?

The Cardinals won the turnover battle 4–1: the Jaguars gave the ball away 4 times and the Cardinals 1 time. The Cardinals won the game.

What is the all-time Cardinals vs Jaguars record?

The Cardinals lead the all-time series 4–3 across 7 meetings since 2000.

When did the Cardinals and Jaguars last play before this game?

Before Week 3 of 2021, they last met in the 2017 season on November 26, 2017, when the Cardinals beat the Jaguars 27–24.

What was the closing spread for Cardinals vs Jaguars?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Cardinals −8, making the Arizona Cardinals 8-point favorites, with a closing total of 51.5. That implied about 29.8 points for the Cardinals and 21.8 for the Jaguars.

Did Cardinals vs Jaguars go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 51.5, and the teams combined for 50 points, 1.5 under the number.

Who covered the spread in Cardinals vs Jaguars?

The Cardinals covered by 4 against the closing line of Cardinals −8. The final margin was 12 points.